"Instructor in Sociology"

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Rutgers University-Newark seeks a part-time instructor to teach Sociology and/or Anthropology of Mental Health and Illness online.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing course materials and posting a course syllabus
• Teaching online course sessions
• Holding office hours and providing out-of-class support
• Responding to student emails
• Conducting and grading assessments (assignments, exams, etc.)
• Submitting final grades on time

Special Instruction:

• Include a syllabus for a previously taught course uploaded under “Other Documents”

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level highly desired

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching sociology or anthropology

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Minimum of $2,777 per credit
• Salary determined by qualifications, experience, department/grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity
• Benefits: Comprehensive package for eligible employees (medical, dental, prescription, vacation, holidays, leave programs, retirement, educational benefits, life insurance, employee discounts)

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript (Unofficial acceptable)
• List of Professional References

Optional Documents:

• Other supporting documents

Special Instructions:

• The email provided in the application will be used for all communication

Additional Information

• Pre-employment screenings required
• May require proof of flu vaccination if employment begins during flu season
• Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds